Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: Canon Popham CofE Primary Academy
Address: Church Balk, Edenthorpe
Town/City: DONCASTER
County: SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode: DN3 2PP
Telephone Number: 01302 884465
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: The Diocese Of Sheffield Academies Trust
Sponsor: The Diocese Of Sheffield Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Head Teacher: Mrs Sharon Patton
Capacity: 218
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 239 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 110% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 9%

Location and administration

URN: 145771
DfE Number: 371/3313
UKPRN: 10067995
UPRN: 10006575949
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Doncaster (E08000017)
Constituency: Doncaster Central (E14001198)
Electoral Ward: Edenthorpe & Kirk Sandall (E05010734)
Diocese: CE35(Diocese of Sheffield)

Easting & Northing: 461642E, 407040N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 33' 25.23" N 1° 4' 14.92" W
Plus Code: 9C5WHW4H+RM

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Kirk Sandall Junior School (0.4km)
  2. Kirk Sandall Infant School (0.4km)
  3. Hungerhill School (0.6km)
  4. Bader Academy (0.7km)
  5. Edenthorpe Hall Primary Academy (0.7km)
  6. Armthorpe Shaw Wood Academy (1.6km)
  7. Armthorpe Academy (2.0km)
  8. Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Voluntary Academy (2.0km)
  9. Barnby Dun Primary Academy (2.4km)
  10. Outwood Academy Danum (2.6km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mrs Rebecca Allard - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 June 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 June 2028.
  • Jane Brooke - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 October 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 15 October 2029.
  • Lindsey Jane Buxton - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 January 2018 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 January 2026.
  • Mrs Joanna Rose Edwards - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 March 2026 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 19 March 2030.
  • Ms Jennifer Susan Goodison - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 March 2026 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 20 March 2030.
  • David Moore - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 June 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 27 September 2026.
  • Dr Paulette Jean Osborne - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 March 2026 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 19 March 2030.
  • Rev Huw Thomas - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 23 October 2013 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 September 2027.
  • Mark Wheeler - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2014 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 September 2026.